On the spot

Near about

A little further

Studio at the week with Cannes, any comfort with sight on sea: - Contact: jpresent@laposte.net

LOCATION

Cannes-la-Bocca, west of Cannes, skirts the sea on kilometers long. With the disadvantage of having, in seaside: road of seaside (Boulevard du Sud), way of railroad TER and TGV) and road interior (Avenue du Dr. R. Picaud which is prolonged, towards West, by avenue Francis Tonner) with the result that the apartments of seaside are, in general, very noisy. The residence Villa Francia
, for its part, is situated on the top of all these ways and dominates bay of Cannes, on calm. But the beach is at less than 10 minutes by foot, while going down. The two free swimming pools of the residence make possible to bath without displacement.

At 300 Mr. of the entry of the residence, bus 07 (stop 'Les Terrasses' or 'Les Mimosas') goes to the center of Cannes. Down to 400 Mr., 4 other lines of bus (stop 'Boulevard Leader') make the connection with the towns of Cannes and of Cannes la Bocca .

On the spot

Do walk in the park of 4ha of the residence which shelters splendid trees whose some are classified. The swimming pool as well as a paddling pool for the youguest children accommodate you free while opening periods, and you can use the table-tennis tables (bring your rackets!). Playgrounds for the children (under the responsibility of the parents) are available.

Near about

On the top of the residence, la Croix des Gardes proposes walks on foot and offers a 360° panorama.The seaside enables you to go on kilometers and to bath you in the sea. Kiosks propose drinks and sandwiches to you which avoids you going back to Francia Villa to benefit fully on the beach.CANNES: (4 Km):
Universally known by its cinema festival, during May, it's a city where it is good to walk while admiring the Grand Hotels, the shops and luxury cars on the Croisette or in the small shopping streets of the Cannes old man. You can embark for the islands of Lérins or even spend 4 hours on a luxurious yacht… ESTEREL: (12 Km):
A symphony of colors on the azure… From Mandelieu, a red seaside blazing on the blue of the sea and a
park
of 770 ha to walk round to meet nearly 34 animal species of patrimonial interest where one finds in particular populations of stags Elaphe, bats like the Watchdog of Cestoni and birds such as the Mediterranean Warbler, Tichodrome and of the raptors like Circaète Short-toed eagle, the Peregrine falcon, the owl Grand duke of Europe and the owl Small-duke.
VALLAURIS: (15 Km):
Traditional village of Provence nested inside the grounds, known for its workshops of potters and to the south, Gulf Juan, seaside resort with the sandy beaches. A perfect couple which combines summer traditions and pleasures at the edge of the Mediterranean sea.
GRASSE: (17 Km):
Capital of the perfumes with its museum and its factories, the market of the place aux Aires (Saturday) and its points of view on the area.
ANTIBES: (22 Km):
Second of the most populated city department, its ramparts, its old streets, the quay of the billionaires with its sumptuous yachts, the path of the littoral of the Cape d' Antibes, and its
MARINELAND
with more than 4000 species of marine animals.
BIOT: (22 Km):
The old village, the vault of the penitent white, the museum Ferdinand Léger and his art glassmaking.

A little further

In a radius of 30 to 140 km, you also can admire:SAINT PAUL DE VENCE: (32 Km):
Charming perched village inhabited artists, painters, sculptors and haunted by the many movie actors who remained there. It is necessary to explore its alleys and to skirt its ramparts to benefit from the exceptional view on the hinterland.
NICE: (35 Km):
The biggest city of the department. It is necessary to stroll in the Old Nice and to eat a socca, to skirt the sea on Promenade des Anglais, and to see there the Masséna place, the Saleya Course, the Castle and its gardens, the port, the arenas of Cimiez, the museum Matisse aso…
SAINT RAPHAËL: (36 Km):
Its historic center, its beach, its port, the church San Rafeu, the archaeological museum and its colourful markets.
SAINT JEAN CAP FERRAT: (47 Km):
Peninsula, beaches, the port, the museum of the shell.
LA TURBIE: (54 Km):
The medevial keep, the Trophy of Auguste, ramparts, flowered lanes, pretty stone houses, Saint Michel church and sight to cut the breath.
EZE: (57 Km):
Perched village on its rocky outcrop and its exotic garden.
MONACO: (60 Km):
To see the port, the princely palace and its gardens, the casino, the aquarium, the botanical garden and its automobile Grand Prix, for enthusiasts.
SAINTE MAXIME: (66 Km):
Beaches of the gulf, old streets of the center and the castle Léon Gaumond from where one has a remarkable sight on all bay of
Saint Tropez
(80 Km) )The old port and the quays St Joseph and Jean Jaurès with their restaurants and their coffees, the citadel, the place of the ramparts, the Jarlier and Portalet towers and customs paths.
MENTON: (68 Km):
At the Italian border, the old Chin is very picturesque; to also see the port, the Bastion, the beach, the museum Jean Cocteau, the vault of Penitent and the cemetery vis-a-vis the sea.
HYERES: (130 Km):
The port, beaches and the saline ones with its pink Flemish.
Le Lavandou
(120 Km) Beaches, the centre town, the path of the littoral, the Negro Cape and the island du Levant.